Senior Financial Analyst, Retail Finance

Corporate Calgary, Alberta


Description

Position at Parkland Corporation

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

  • A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go
  • Flexible work options and summer hours for eligible employees
  • Save on gas at stations across Canada, including Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer

The Opportunity:

The Senior Analyst, Retail Finance is a key financial partner to the business and will be responsible for supporting a variety of activities including in-depth financial analysis, business reporting, month-end activities, budgeting, building financial models, performing research and preparing presentations for the Canada Retail. 

Responsibilities:

Reporting and month-end activities 
  • Lead / assist with month-end close activities (e.g., accruals) ensuring accuracy and reviewing / validating with relevant business partners, if required
  • Prepare accurate and insightful reporting on a monthly / quarterly basis for various Retail (Merchandise, Operations) and Corporate (Reporting, Investor Relations) teams 
  • Prepare / support broader team in developing monthly / quarterly reporting packages with executive-level explanations of operational results and business / market trends 
Business Partnering / Decision Support 
  • Act as a trusted financial partner to the business, assisting with market research, analysis (both financial and non-financial), business model development and other decision support services
  • Help drive continuous business improvement by pro-actively analyzing operational results and identifying key business / market trends and opportunities
  • Develop Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models for high-impact organic growth opportunities and create detailed business cases / presentations summarizing project returns (NPV, IRR, Payback), strategic alignment and recommendation(s) 
Annual Budgeting Process 
  • Prepare / support full P&L budget / planning process, including the impact to the balance sheet and cash flow 
  • Assist in developing a detailed presentation of budget assumptions, key business drivers and variances to relevant periods for the SLT and Board 
Other Ad Hoc 
  • Support the Corporate Development, Investor Relations and Strategy teams in satisfying their information needs (M&A, Investor Updates, Divestments)
  • Participate in business change and system process improvements 

Requirements:

  • Professional Accounting Designation, MBA, CFA or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or economics with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a relevant strategic Corporate Finance role (e.g., FP&A, Corporate Development, Investor Relations), Consulting or Investment Banking
  • Experience with month-end close processes / activities including accruals
  • Working knowledge of JD Edwards (or similar Accounting System), Oracle EPM, Power Bi and Tableau Business Intelligence tools considered an asset
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point including the ability to manipulate large volumes of data and extract value added information from multiple databases
  • Ability to develop relationships across departments and cultivate a collaborative approach to decision making
  • Keen interest in understanding the key business drivers of the Divisions and challenge pre-conceived interpretations of the impact of operational events and decisions on the financial results
  • Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and critique complex financial models 
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and deal with confidential, time sensitive issues
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player
  • Willingness to share information / knowledge, ask questions when in doubt and work towards a common goal 

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required. Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Affinity Networks help us activate enterprise-wide strategies that power a proactive culture of diversity, equity, inclusions, and ultimately – belonging.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

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